Git Branches Tutorial

Overview

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Explore the essential concept of Git branches in this comprehensive tutorial. Learn how to create, delete, publish, rename, and compare branches while mastering key concepts like HEAD branch and local vs. remote branches. Dive into advanced topics such as tracking, pulling, pushing, merging, and rebasing branches. Gain practical skills for effective version control and collaborative development using Git's command-line interface. Download a free cheat sheet for quick reference in your daily work with Git branches.

Syllabus

Introduction.
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Branches as a core concept in Git.
Core concepts: the HEAD branch.
Core concepts: local vs. remote branches.
Creating new branches.
Switching branches.
Renaming branches.
Publishing branches.
Tracking branches.
Pulling + pushing branches.
Deleting branches.
Merging branches.
Rebasing branches.
Comparing branches.
Working with Branches Cheat Sheet: a handy resource for your daily work, free to download (www.bit.ly/git-branches-cheatsheet).